Pedestrian dies after being struck by multiple vehicles on Gulf Freeway, HPD says
A pedestrian was killed in a crash on the Gulf Freeway in Houston, leading to the closure of all northbound lanes near El Dorado Boulevard.
Authorities said the driver of the first vehicle to hit the victim admitted to having a drink at 5 p.m., but was cleared of a DWI after completing a field sobriety test.
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